Archives: Seminars.

Skin cleansing solutions: Moisture retention that consumers can feel

Addressing the consumer need for cleansers that don’t dry out skin, Softhance™ MR conditioning agent is a nature-derived, biodegradable ingredient that deposits itself on the skin from rinse-off cleansing systems, enabling skin moisture retention and leaving consumer-perceivable skin softness.  Consumer studies have shown that Softhance™ MR improves foam and leaves skin feeling perceivably softer and… Read more »

Natural Surfactant Systems – how to formulate them

The current challenge in formulating natural surfactant systems is not to find natural surfactants. It is more the question how to thicken those surfactant combinations, achieving a good foaming and leaving a nice sensory on skin and hair.

Eco-conscious Mediterranean active ingredient for sensitive skin: features and clinical substantiations

Sensitive skin is a common skin condition which affect more than 50% of people and is characterized by high reactivity to environmental and internal factors. Indeed, sensitive skin could be manifestation of intensive sun exposure, urban pollution, mechanical stress, but also psychological stress and hormonal disorders. People affected by this condition may experience skin redness,… Read more »

ASTACOS® OL50 – The red diamond for excellent biological cell protection and prevention of digital ageing

BDI-BioLife Science has combined the power of nature with innovative technologies to develop a must-have ingredient for anti-ageing products.  ASTACOS® OL50, also known as red diamond, is a natural ingredient containing algae-based astaxanthin. Astaxanthin, an exceptionally powerful antioxidant, has been shown in extensive studies to reduce skin damage caused by free radicals, improve biological cell… Read more »

AminoSensyl Ultra MB – Breakthrough amino lipid technology for sustainable, 100% natural BTAC replacement

Cationic Amino Lipid Technology: Breakthrough Conditioning for Sustainable Hair Care Consumers prioritize sustainable and safe hair care products without compromising performance. Traditional hair care products rely on quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) to achieve high-performance results. However, these industry-standard conditioning ingredients cannot be derived from all natural ingredients and are known to cause skin and eye… Read more »

DUB G-SMART: Multi-functional ingredient for green & clean formulations

Dub G-Smart is a multifunctional ingredient developed from our R&D department. Thanks to its unique feel, dub G-Smart has a touch equivalent to dimethicone 20, but its greatest properties are its functionalities: – amphiphilic solubilizer – anti soaping agent – cleansing booster We will be delighted to present it to you on the stand of… Read more »

Novel Actives in Upcycling and Hyperfermentation

Upcycling is one of the elements of a much wider topic: the circular economy, which is not really a new concept. Before industrialization, food production was considered to be circular due to its own nature. Traditional farming culture did not tolerate waste, everything was considered usable: “Waste not want not”. Today the circular economy is… Read more »

Unlocking the Acne Microbiome: It’s not what we thought

Acne is an awful disease and fortunately, cosmetics can help a lot to treat acne-prone skin. However, traditional approaches often overlook the skin microbiome. By acknowledging that acne is also a disease of the skin microbiome, we can develop better treatments with surprising results. How can you do this? Make sure to join Partick Gonry… Read more »

The 2024 Forecast for Personal Care.

What are some of the key drivers influencing the future of the personal care market? Delving into Surfachem’s 2024 trends forecast will be two of our in-house Personal Care experts, Jason Dearden-Watts and Brindley Spinks, who will explore the latest trends, raw materials and formulations, flooding the market. We will deep dive into how we… Read more »